Crime & Safety

1 Killed In 3-Car Crash On I-4: Troopers

The Florida Highway Patrol investigated a fatal crash early Friday morning near Mango Road exit in Hillsborough County.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL ? An SUV hit a Tampa man's car from behind during a crash killing him on Interstate 4 near Mango Road Friday morning, a Florida Highway Patrol news release said.

The 34-year-old Tampa driver changed lanes on I-4 eastbound at about 3:33 a.m. crashing into a second vehicle, troopers said.

An SUV struck the victim's car from behind when it moved into the center lane following the collision with the second vehicle, officer said.

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Medical officials took the victim to a local hospital where he later died, according to authorities.

Traffic investigators had I-4 eastbound closed for several hours following the wreck.

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The two other drivers experienced minor injuries, troopers said.

*Florida Highway Patrol does not release the names of victims because of Marsy's Law.

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